The study investigates the impact of extracurricular activities on the academic and social performance of eighth and ninth graders in Lucknow, India. Findings reveal that engagement in various activities, such as sports, yoga, and music, is linked to improved academic outcomes, higher attendance, and better social skills among students from both government and private schools. The research emphasizes the importance of extracurriculars in enhancing students' educational experiences and advocates for their inclusion in secondary education.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND
STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY
SCHOOL
Singh Annu1, Mishra Sunita2
Student1
, Professor2
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School for Home Sciences,
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow-226025, Uttar Pradesh, India
1
singhannu034@gmail.com, 2
sunitabbau@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted at Lucknow
District in Uttar Pradesh. The purpose of this study is to
document how being perform in extra-curricular activities can
influence development in academics, social skills, and high school
completion. In this paper we study the possible influence of
extracurricular activities on student’s performance of eighth-and
ninth graders. 120 students of age group between 13 to 16 years
comprised the sample of the study. Self-made questionnaire for
school students were administered. Data was analyzed in term of
percentage and t-test analysis. The statistical analysis revealed
that all the 6 types of extracurricular activities, viz. Yoga, Horse
riding, Sport activities, Dance, Music and Indoor and outdoor
activities together showed significant role in some extracurricular
activities and Student’s performance of Government and Private
School. Students who participate in extracurricular activities
generally benefit from the many opportunities afforded them.
Benefits of participating in extracurricular activities included
having better grades, having higher standardized test scores and
higher educational attainment, attending school more regularly,
and having higher a higher self-concept. Those who participate in
out-of-school activities often have higher grade point averages, a
decrease in absenteeism, and an increased connectedness to the
school. Finally, we discuss the possible influence of
extracurricular activities on student’s performance and whether
such participation is advisable.
Keywords- Students performance, extracurricular activities,
Secondary school, Government school, Private school, Lucknow
district.
I. INTRODUCTION
The term ‘extracurricular activities’ refers to any
activities that take place outside of the regular (compulsory)
school curriculum. “The activities are voluntary, and students
do not receive grades for academic credit for them” [1].
These
activities are offered outside of school hours, but within the
school setting. Extracurricular activities not associated with
school are not included within this definition.
Extracurricular activities are offered at most schools in
the United States and can consist of a wide range of activities
that do not form a part of the regular school curriculum. Most
schools allow a free choice for student involvement in these
activities, but “many private schools make involvement in one
or more extracurricular activities a mandatory requirement for
their students; believing that such a mandate helps to create a
more ‘well-rounded’ student” [2]
.
Research has focused on the influence of extracurricular
activities on academic performance. McCarthy highlights that
“Those [students] who participate in [extracurricular]
activities have significantly higher GPA’s and significantly
lower absenteeism. Although these results are consistent
across genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic levels, the
results show that differences do exist” [3].
The GPA of a
student refers to their average grade, which is indicated to
increase when participating in extracurricular activities. In
addition to the higher grades, those student who participate in
regular, organized activities, are found to be absent from
school less frequently than those students who do not
participate. Naturally, those students who attend school more
frequently are likely to attain higher grades, which would
result in a higher GPA. Attendance and grades are evidently
positively influenced by participation in extracurricular
activities.
Extracurricular activities are found at all levels of our
school system, especially in secondary schools [4]
. The terms
extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities, and non-
classroom activities have all been used interchangeably to
mean experiences and activities such as debate, athletics,
music, drama, school publications, student council, school
clubs, contests, and various social events [5]
. This multitude of
experiences forms a third curriculum—paralleling the required
and the elective curriculums, and are well integrated into the
daily school program [6]
. Generally, extracurricular activities
are voluntary, are approved and sponsored by school officials,
and carry no academic credit toward graduation [7]
.
According to Eccles [8]
children and adolescents in the United
States spend more than half of their waking hours in leisure
activities. Along with interest in how leisure time is being
spent, researchers are wondering why there are high levels of
disinterest, underachievement, disengagement, and increased
amount of time teens spend unsupervised by adults.
Participation in activities has been linked to social and
academic success, yet over-participation may be too stressful
for young adults as it may consume too much of their free
time. In extracurricular activities that yoga is very beneficial
physical activity that regulates central and external health of
human beings [9]
. There are pros and cons to both sides of the
activity participation discussion. It is important to understand
exactly how each activity is impacting a student and what type
of cognitive skill development is taking place [10]
.
Different activities, in which students participate, both
inside and outside the school itself, are among the multiple
situation or agents that can have an effect on these concepts.
Extra-scholastic activities have been associated with an
improved educational level, more interpersonal competencies,
higher aspirations and a better attention level[11]
increased

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critical thinking and personal and social maturity[12]
higher
motivation [13]
and generally speaking, with great benefits that
serve to bridge school activities with those performed outside
the academic setting [14]
.
I. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
A. To know about the different extracurricular activities
perform in Government and Private School.
B. To study and compared the enrich extracurricular
ability performs in different age groups.
II. METHODOLOGY
The research was carried out 5 Zone in district Lucknow of
Uttar Pradesh during March 2013. Purposive sampling method
was used for sample selection. Two Government and Two
private schools of urban area in district Lucknow were
selected to represent the population under study. 120 School
going students of 13-16 years were selected for the study.
Self-constructed questionnaire was used for data collection.
Tabulation was done with the help of master chart and
statistical analysis was done by using SPSS (20 Version)
software.
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
0
50
100
150
200
96.7
55 85 80 81.7
88.3
45
96.7 81.7 98.3
Frequencydistribution
Fig.1: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Yoga activities.
From the above graph it was observed that students of
government school (96.7%) had more knowledge about yoga
in comparison to student of private school (83.3%), the
students of government school (55%) had more knowledge
about yoga position in comparison to student of private school
(45%), the ways of doing yoga simple and clear understand
the students of Private school (96.7%) comparison the students
of government school (85%), the students of private school
(81.7%) accepted that yoga is comfortable than the jogging in
comparison to student of government school (80%), the
students of private school (98.3%) had more participation in
yoga in comparison to student of government school (81.7%).
Fig.2: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Horse riding.
From the above graph it was observed that students of
private school (40%) had more knowledge about horse riding
in comparison to student of government school (31.7%), the
students of private school (35%) had more knowledge about
cost of horse riding in comparison to student of government
school (1.7%), knowledge about breed of horses only the
students of Private school (21.7%), the students of government
school (6.7%) accepted that horse riding is pay attention to
physical fitness in comparison to student of private school
(3.3%).
83.393.386.6
71.6
9096.7
91.7
96.793.3 95
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
FrequencyDistribution
Govt. school
Private school
Fig.3: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Sport activities.
From the above graph it was observed that students of
private school (96.7%) had more participation in sports
activities in comparison to student of government school
(83.3%), the students of government school (93.3%) accepted
sport activities more interesting in comparison to student of
private school (91.7%), given the free period for sport
activities in the students of Private school (96.7%)
comparison the students of government school (86.6%), the
students of private school (93.3%) know about the how many
players in cricket in comparison to student of government
school (71.6%), the students of private school (95%) accepted
that sports activities releasing negative energy in comparison
to student of government school (90%).

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0
20
40
60
80
100 90 85
40
58.3
95 100
61.7
93.3
FrequencyDistribution
Govt
.
sc…
Fig.4: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Indoor/Outdoor games.
From the above graph it was observed that students of
private school (95%) had more play indoor/outdoor activities
in comparison to student of government school (90%), the
students of private school (100%) accepted outdoor activities
more interested than indoor activities in comparison to student
of government school (85%), the students of Private school
(61.7%) accepted indoor activities more comfortable than
outdoor activities comparison the students of government
school (40%), the students of private school (93.3%) accepted
that indoor/outdoor activities increase cognitive skills in
comparison to student of government school (58.3).
Fig.5: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Dance activities.
From the above graph it was observed that students
of private school (86.7%) had more prefer dance in
comparison to student of government school (56.7%), the
students of private school (76.7%) accepted become extra
dance classes in comparison to student of government school
(48.3%), the students of Private school (58.3%) had more
knowledge about classical dance comparison the students of
government school (46.7%), the students of private school
(50%) know about western dance in comparison to student of
government school (36.7%), the students of private school
(85%) accepted that dance classes conducted by expert in
comparison to student of government school (53.3%).
Fig.6: Graphical representation of respondents
Performance in Music.
From the above graph it was observed that students of
private school (71.7%) had more knowledge about vocal
music in comparison to student of government school
(43.3%), the students of private school (96.7%) knowledge
about instrumental music in comparison to student of
government school (85%), vocal music classes done the
students of Private school (75%) comparison the students of
government school (63.3%), the students of private school
(76.7%) accepted that musical expert provide in class in
comparison to student of government school (71.7%), the
students of government school (61.7%) prefer folk music in
comparison to student of private school (43.3%).
Table 1: comparison between the extracurricular ability
perform in Different Age Group.
S.n
o.
Extracurric
ular
activities
Age Group of Students t-
Tes
t
P
val
ue
13-14 15-16
Me
an
SD Me
an
SD
1. Yoga 9.04 .89
1
9.06 .92
9
.29
3
.589
2. Horse
riding
5.68 1.1
34
6.38 1.3
10
1.7
12
.193
3. Sports
activities
9.10 .70
4
8.75 .93
1
2.5
70
.112
4. Indoor/Out
door games
5.63 .62
4
5.44 .96
4
6.4
86
.012
5. Dance 8.03 1.5
29
7.75 1.3
90
.40
9
.524
6. Music 8.40 1.0
23
8.75 1.1
25
.00
3
.956
(p<0.05, not significant)
The above table.1 shows that higher mean value of
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followed by 15 to 16 age range mean value (8.75) and the low
mean value 13 to 14 age group students in Indoor/Outdoor
games (5.63) followed by 15 to 16 age range mean value
(5.44).
There are no significant differences between age
group of 13 to 14 and 15 to 16 for participation in
extracurricular activities like:- Yoga, Horse riding, Sports
activities, Dance and Music. There are only significant
differences found between the age group of students in 13 to
14 and 15 to 16 for participation in Indoor/Outdoor games at
the 0.05 level.
This means age group was not effects of children
performance in different extracurricular activities. It is clear
that a significant difference was not found in the performance
of children in extracurricular activities like- Yoga, Horse
riding, Sport activities, Dance and Music.
IV. CONCLUSION
From the above result it was concluded that the mostly
students perform in different extracurricular activities.
Majority (100%) of respondents were accepted the Outdoor
activities are more interested and Most (1.7%) of the
respondents were not known that what the cost of horse riding.
It is clear that a significant difference was not found in the
performance of children in extracurricular activities in
different age group like- Yoga, Horse riding, Sport activities,
Dance and Music. Extracurricular activity is a part of
student’s everyday life. They play important roles in student’s
lives. They have positive effects on student’s lives by
improving behavior, school performance, school completion,
positive aspects to make successful adults, and social aspects.
As teachers, we need to be aware of the effects that
extracurricular activities have on education.
Participation in game has a negative impact on the total
number of extracurricular activities that students participate in,
but all other extracurricular activities have a positive
correlation with the number of extracurricular activities that is
participated in.
The advice for the Secondary education system, and other
education systems that currently lack extracurricular activities,
would be that extracurricular activities allow students to
broaden their regular curriculum, and pursue activities that to
create a positive atmosphere in school. According to Annu
Private-school students are more likely to have college
ambitions and come from high-socioeconomic status families
[15]
. It can be also concluded from the study of Singh Annu
that the students of Private schools are more participated in
extracurricular activities than students of Government school
[16]
.
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